OpenAI launches GPT-Live-1 voice models that can speak and listen at the same time

OpenAI releases new voice models for more natural live conversations

OpenAI released GPT-Live-1 and GPT-Live-1 mini, full-duplex voice models that let users interrupt naturally and enable live translation. Paid ChatGPT users get mini by default; higher tiers can access the larger GPT-Live-1. The new models skip the old speech-to-text-to-speech pipeline and can call GPT-5.5 for search, reasoning, or agent tasks mid-conversation. Demos showed the model staying silent until summoned and presenting info visually. The post doesn't disclose pricing changes or a rollout timeline.

Why it matters: OpenAI drops two end-to-end voice models with full-duplex as the headline feature. TechCrunch has the scoop — it's a significant product update. Not scoring 85+ because the post doesn't disclose latency numbers, supported languages, or real-world comparisons; right now we only...